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Asaka

city · Japan

Overview

Set in Japan, Asaka is a mid-size town.

It is home to around 141,000 people.

On the map it sits in Asia, in the northern hemisphere.

Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, roughly 33 km away.

Key facts

CountryJapan
Population141,083
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Nearest airportTokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 33 km
CurrencyJPY

Where Asaka is

Asaka sits in Japan, in the northern part of Asia.

Saitama lies about 12 km to the north-east, Tokyo lies about 15 km to the south-east and Kawasaki lies about 33 km to the south.

Getting there

The usual way in is to fly. Your nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), roughly 33 km away.

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Find flights to Asaka →arrives HND (32.9 km away)

Book an airport transfer in Asaka via Kiwitaxi

Getting around

The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots. If you drive, remember traffic here keeps to the left.

Best time to visit

The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.

For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.

Reasons to visit

A few reasons Asaka is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through HND.

Day trips & nearby

For day trips, several places sit within easy reach: Saitama (12 km to the north-east); Tokyo (15 km to the south-east); Kawasaki (33 km to the south); Ōta (29 km to the south); Kawaguchi (10 km to the east).

Good to know

The currency is the JPY (Yen).

The main language spoken is Japanese.

Clocks run on Asia/Tokyo time.

Traffic drives on the left.

How long to stay

For a first visit, allow 3–5 days to see the main sights at a comfortable pace.

Journeys through here

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Where to stay in Asaka

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Common questions

What is the nearest airport to Asaka?
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is the closest airport, about 33 km away.
When is the best time to visit Asaka?
Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
What is near Asaka?
Saitama is one of the closest places, about 12 km away, with others within day-trip range.
Which country is Asaka in?
Asaka is in Japan.

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Sources & method

Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.